Oshi no Ko (2023) s02e12 Episode Script

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Wow!
Mr. Himura is a genius!
It's only a demo,
but it's good enough to sell.
I feel nothing but guilt
knowing you two are
going to ruin this song with your voices.
You're as bitter as usual.
No worries.
We'll edit the sample
with Cubase and ProTools.
That'll make a tone-deaf singer
sound fairly good.
Doesn't it make you sad to say that?
So, your new song is done?
Yup. It's our first original song
as the new B-Komachi.
The song sounds great.
I'll show them how much buzz
I can create with the skills I have.
I see. The song's that good, huh?
I know we were only planning to shoot
"STAR☆T" this time,
but do you want to
shoot that song as well?
What? Isn't that difficult, schedule-wise?
We only need one day in the studio
to shoot "STAR☆T".
As for the storyboard, I often get ideas
on the kind of videos I want to shoot
when I'm taking walks along the river.
We won't need much prep time
if you don't mind working with my ideas.
What do you think?
Well
I think I'm gonna be counting on you.
I'm so glad
I have a talented creator as my friend.
Let me confirm it with the president.
Thanks for having me.
Why do we have an outsider with us?
You're the one who said
this is a relaxation trip.
I know that, but still!
The real Akane! I watched "Love For Real"!
You're so pretty! So cute!
Oh, please.
You're much prettier than me, Ruby.
Why is such a pretty girl
dating my brother?
What does he have on you?
Just what kind of person
do you think I am?
He may not be perfect,
but I hope you'll be with him forever.
No need to stay forever.
And also, can I call you
"Sis" from now on?
What?
I've always wanted an older sister.
You're gonna be my sister someday, right?
You're marrying him, aren't you?
Well, I
What did I do to deserve this?
I've been looking forward to this trip.
Who am I supposed to root for?!
WELCOME TO TAKACHIHO
WELCOME TO TAKACHIHO
THE TOWN OF MYTHS, VALLEYS AND TRANQUILITY
What kind of twist of fate is this?
For me to be back at this place
Welcome to Takachiho!
I'm Anemone, the video director.
Anemone!
Mem-cho, long time no see.
I'm Saitou from Ichigo Production.
Pleased to meet you.
Likewise.
Thank you for coming all the way out here
during such a busy time.
Interesting townscape, right?
Oh, yes.
Why did you set up your company here?
Well, partly because
we originally focused on computer graphics
and special effects.
But the main reason
is because I like nature.
-This is the place
-The air is clear.
The place where
I was born, raised, and died.
Like a spiritual hot spot
with many large shrines?
It's also famous for worshipping
the goddess of entertainment.
Really?
What was her name?
She's in the Japanese mythology
Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto.
A goddess
worshipped at Aratate Shrine, correct?
Oh, you know about it? She's a goddess of
songs and performing arts.
Many entertainers from Tokyo
come to pay their respects as well.
She also brings good luck, so it's great
for business and negotiations too.
Really? Let's go pay our respects.
I've heard of it,
but I've never been there.
You should.
But first,
we're shooting two music videos,
so our schedule is super tight.
Let's get you changed into your costumes
and head to the studio!
-Okay.
-Yes.
Good luck.
So hectic.
What should we do?
There's the Amanoiwato Shrine
from Japanese mythology nearby.
The cave where Amaterasu shut herself in
and the gods gathered
to throw a party to lure her out.
Gods, huh?
Do you like occult stories?
I wouldn't say I like them,
but I think there's some truth to them.
These stories are intriguing, aren't they?
There's a place I want to go.
Sure, let's go where you want to go.
Where is it?
-A hospital.
-What?
Do you have a stomachache?
I have some medicine.
It's not that.
The hospital
where Ruby and I were born is here.
GAMADASE MARKE
Are your grandparents from around here?
Did your mom come back
to have you two here?
Well, something like that.
Mem didn't seem to know
that this was our hometown.
What a coincidence.
I was surprised too.
I just need to check something.
I'll be back in a bit.
Excuse me.
I think a doctor by the name of
Gorou Amamiya used to work here.
Amamiya?
We suddenly lost contact with Mr. Amamiya,
so the hospital treated it
as a resignation.
I see.
It's been 15 years.
Obviously, the staff had changed
and none of my
close colleagues were there.
What did you want to check?
Someone I know used to work there.
Hey, where are you going?
To look for something.
You wait inside, Akane.
No, I'll come with you.
You were an active child, weren't you?
Even if you liked running around
in the wild, this is a bit too much.
It should be around here.
Akane. Hypothetically
if I had lost a pet here
about 15 years ago,
do you think I can find its corpse?
If you buried it,
you might be able to find its bones.
But if it was left outside,
it would've been eaten
and scattered by wild animals.
So, it might be difficult.
I thought so too.
He came all the way out here
just to look for his old dog
That's so cute.
If it's buried, I'm at a dead end.
But I've no reason to keep looking either.
They say no good can come from
exhuming a dead man's grave.
Sorry to drag you around with me.
Don't be. I'm the one who suggested
going where you want to go.
Plus, I'm the one tagging along.
This is the last place.
What's this place?
An acquaintance's house.
But they all passed away,
so no one lives here anymore.
It must be someone important
for you to come all the way out here.
What was this person like?
Gorou Amamiya.
He didn't have a mother.
Obstetrical hemorrhage.
His mother hid the pregnancy
from her parents
and had the baby on her own at home,
but she'd lost too much blood.
By the time the ambulance came
They didn't know who the father was,
so he was taken in by his grandparents.
Apparently, it was pretty awkward.
His relationship
with his grandmother was all right,
but not with his grandfather.
He couldn't let go of the guilt
of coming into this world
by sacrificing his mother's life.
When he decided to go to medical school
So you're going to be an obstetrician!
Because of what happened to your mother.
You are a kind boy after all.
The truth is, he wanted to be a surgeon.
The doctor in his favorite novel
was very cool.
So he looked up to him.
But in the end, he was only good at
going along with others.
He was still helpless
after becoming a doctor.
But, why?
Sarina might be dying!
Why won't her parents show up?
They're both working in the city,
so they can't get here immediately.
How can they call themselves her parents?!
A mother should
That's your wishful thinking.
There are tons of parents like Sarina's.
She seems to like you a lot.
When the time comes,
you should be by her side.
Doctor.
Here. This is for you.
AI IS FOREVER MY FAVE!!!
When I was well,
I went to B-Komachi's concert once
and I got this
from the capsule toy machine.
Think of it as me
and take good care of it, okay?
I will.
I'll cherish it forever.
I mean it.
Doctor,
I love you.
If
I were to be reborn,
I'm sure
God must really be kind.
They brought together two people
who never had a mother in the true sense
and also a mother
who gave birth to soulless children.
Although,
there might be more behind all this.
You're going to film me doing this too?
Yes.
For idol MVs,
they often shoot the dance part
and the drama part separately.
The focus will be the dance part,
but we have to insert individual scenes
showing the cute side of the girls.
You too, Kana.
Turn and look at the camera
like you're looking at someone you love.
Well, that's a great expression.
So, you are in love, huh?
What's he like? Tell me about him!
For music videos, you often decide
on a concept and the rough storyline,
then figure out what to shoot
when you get to the scene.
They need to bring out
the cuteness of their subject.
So they'll need someone with skills
similar to a gravure cameraman.
-I see.
-Good job, Kana!
There's quite a lot of people here.
Yeah.
We have cameramen, assistants,
lighting technicians,
set decorators, stylists,
makeup artists and so on.
There are about 10 to 20 people including
the production manager and the director.
This probably costs about
five million yen in total.
What?!
Though they say idols get exploited,
we do cost a lot of money.
You should thank the president
who's spending so much on a group
that isn't making much money.
Ms. Miyako, I love you!
Well, I've heard some places only spend
500,000 yen to make music videos
for underground idols.
I bet that's true.
Hey.
Welcome back.
Is it going well?
We're mostly done shooting
Ruby and Kana's drama part,
so we're shooting the dance part now.
Take a break.
You haven't filmed your part?
Yeah, I'm doing it later.
Why?
Because minors
aren't allowed to work after 10 p.m.
But I'm not a minor at all,
so I can film all night long!
I'm sorry for asking.
Looks like you two had fun sightseeing.
The costume looks great, right?
We came up with the design ourselves.
It really has this idol look
that Ruby likes
It's not good at all.
Oh, yeah.
Akane is not happy about
Arima's idol activities.
I hope they don't fight.
Come here for a sec.
What is it?
Your ribbon is so crooked.
What were you thinking?
Maybe you're trying to make your waist
look thinner, but it's all wrinkled.
And what's with the dust?
Don't walk around so much.
You'll cause trouble for the stylist.
Is it better now?
Not really.
I guess I could give you a passing mark.
Kana! Kana! Kana Arima!
Former-fan-turned-hater
is the most troublesome kind.
What do you think, Aqua?
Do I look cute?
Well, I guess it's a passing mark.
Both of you, just be honest and praise me!
Kana really is an idol, huh?
Well, yeah.
I think I know
why her acting has improved.
She's screaming, "Look at me."
You can't help but look
when someone is screaming, right?
I can't tell because
I don't know much about idols,
but do you think
she'll succeed as an idol?
I do.
I see.
Then you shouldn't go
on dates with her anymore.
She was bragging to me about it.
That she went to
a Brazilian barbeque place with you.
She's not very famous yet,
so it's okay for now.
But people will start to notice her.
When they do, she can't go get a meal
with a guy anymore.
If you want to,
at least reserve a private room.
Just one scandal
can completely ruin an idol.
Actors are pretty lax about these things.
So the guy needs to watch out for her.
You're right. I've been careless.
That's right.
Arima is an idol.
It won't end well
if they see a hint of a man in her life.
Tabloids might catch her
or someone might leak the information.
Worst case, she could
end up like Ai.
Okay. Team minors, go back to the inn.
Mem, you're staying
because you're an adult.
You're 18, right?
Yes, I am over 18.
I want to share a room
with my big sis Akane tonight.
Really? Sure.
I'm staying to watch a little longer,
so please look after Ruby.
Sure thing.
He really cares for his little sister.
Sleepover, sleepover!
Oh, a crow.
So cute.
-Be careful.
-Did you know?
They say birds can't see at night.
No, that's not true!
That's only for chickens and
Hey, you stupid crow!
I'll turn you into yakitori!
I told you.
Wait!
Damn it, it's provoking us.
I'll get you for sure.
Let's just go back to the inn
and apologize.
We'll get lost out here.
Don't worry. I'm more or less
familiar with this area.
-You are?
-Oh!
I mean, I was born here.
We used to drive past this area.
I know, Aqua told me about it.
H-He did, huh?
You were born
in the hospital on the hill, right?
Yeah.
Aqua said that place means a lot to him.
Really?
That hospital means a lot to me too.
Oh yeah. Why don't you join B-Komachi too?
Um, I don't think that's
I'm no good at anything
that's not my forte.
I had such a hard time
during the reality show.
What about you?
Are you interested in acting?
Actually, I am a little.
Really? I could teach you the ropes
if you want.
That sounds great!
But first, I want to achieve everything
I can as an idol.
One day, I'll perform at Tokyo Dome,
become an idol that everyone knows,
and
Great job.
I've been rooting for you.
Doctor
Akane,
what's an acceptable age gap
for a romantic relationship for you?
What?
I think the important thing
is their maturity level.
So I don't mind about a ten-year gap
Wait, what's with the sudden question?
Do you have a crush on
someone older than you?
Yup.
What's he like?
He's very kind.
He stayed by my side when I was all alone
and cheered me on.
If it weren't for him,
I wouldn't have fought for my life.
I wouldn't have thought about
becoming an idol.
He gave me a reason to live.
I get it.
It's nice to have someone you love.
A little difference in age doesn't matter.
Right?
A difference in age matters little, right?
You should be more aggressive.
I'll help you if you want.
But I don't know where he is right now.
Is that so?
I heard he suddenly stopped coming to work
and no one knows where he is.
I bet he just ran away
after getting into trouble with a woman.
What? Are you okay with a guy like that?
He's a tease.
I confessed my love
and asked him to marry me many times,
but he always dodged the question!
But I'm okay with that.
Doctor, I love you! Marry me!
Too bad.
I'll think about it seriously
once you become 16.
Doctor, I
I've turned 16.
I want to see you again.
There's an opening
behind the small shrine.
This must be its nest.
I've got you cornered now.
Wait, are we going in there?
Ruby, get back.
It's a corpse.
A white coat. Maybe a doctor?
No.
No way.
I mean
He can't
AI IS FOREVER MY FAVE!!!
Subtitle translation by: Aya Kudo